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The Lodge was rustic, but clean.It's great to be near the different amazing sites.The restaurant is good. If you go a bit earlier, you won't have to wait because everyone is still out and about.The Sequoias in the area were our main focus and we were not disappointed.

Stayed August 2014, traveled with family

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the lodge was beautiful however if you get one of the rooms that have not been renovated be prepared to be disappointed. when eating at the restaurant put in the order for the appetizers and when they are served then order the meal otherwise everything will come at the same time.

Stayed August 2014, traveled as a couple

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This place is beautiful, so relaxing after a day in the park to come back and sit on a rocking chair on the porch. The rooms are clean and on our first night we were able to take part in the Dark Sky's event, we had a talk from a Mars Rover engineer which was a once in a lifetime opportunity. They even put on a complimentary buffet and the food was stunning really really stunning, a lovely surprise, they even had free drinks. Those that planned this should get a pat on the back.The only down side is no elevator which is a nightmare and we struggled. We did see a bear but further into Kings Canyon, there are lots of other wild life close by like deer.

Room Tip: Free wifi in the lobby which I didn't know about until we left!!!

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Stayed July 2014, traveled with family

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Renee R, General Manager at John Muir Lodge, responded to this review,
August 17, 2014

Greetings from the Canyon -

Thank you for your kind words about the Night Sky event. We had a fun time putting it all together. I thought Miss Nagin's presentation was fantastic as well. We will be hosting this event again in 2015 - watch your email for information about this.

Please come by and introduce yourself on your next visit to the woods.

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You're minutes away from numerous trailheads. The rooms are clean and of a good size. Make sure you check the restaurant opening hours, because if can get busy, and closes fairly early. There's a small market store next door you can fallback on.

Stayed July 2014, traveled with family

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We reserved 3 rooms in a different building months in advance knowing we would have 4 - 80+ year old family members traveling in addition to 7 others. At the last moment we were bumped to the John Muir Lodge. Although the facility was adequate and clean it was not set-up for people with accessibility issues. Because of a travel delay we didn't arrive until 11:00 p.m. and it was very difficult to get everyone settled in the 2nd floor rooms we were assigned.

Rooms were clean and hotel was quiet.

Stayed July 2014, traveled with family

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Fantastic location, nice staff, good service, comfortable room. Not cheap, but the facilities have exceeded our expectations.We had a nice room facing the meadows. No TV or wifi inside the room. Restaurant has good food.Lots of hiking options, park is just beeeeautiful!!!

Room Tip: Ask for a room facing the meadows.

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Stayed July 2014, traveled with family

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The location is good. Just about 20 minutes to the tallest tree in the US. However, the cabin is terrible, especially the economic one. There is no light in the room. That means you should borrow the lantern form the front desk. Unfortunately, that is not enough to see everything in the cabin. You still need your own flashlight to see clearly. You can imagine the worst thing you can have is living in the dark room in the bear area. That is extremely horrible! In addition, there is no private bathroom. You need to cross a sand area to the shared bathroom. That is to say, you would never get your feet clean! I think I would never visit the lodge (or pick the same type room) again because the night should be comfortable to relax and re-energy myself for the following day!

Room Tip: Never choose the economic room! Please choose the one with LIGHT and PRIVATE BATHROOM.

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Stayed July 2014, traveled as a couple

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